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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.65, 33,703.21 and 8,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.65, 33,703.21 and 8,427.03 is: 12,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.65 : 33,703.21 = 8,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.65/33,703.21 = 8,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.65x = 33,703.21 × 8,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.65x = 284,017,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,017,961.77/22,474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.26

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